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Sweet tradition: Inside the Mississippi legacy of Paul’s Pastry

By MEREDITH BIESINGER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE MEREDITH BIESINGER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Thu,01/29/26-5:04PM, 371 Reads 7,361 Statewide
Every year, Paul’s Pastry Shop receives orders from all over the country, including North Pole, Alaska—proof that even the coldest corners of the country could use a little Mississippi warmth, preferably wrapped in icing and sprinkles.
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Magnolia Mornings: February 5, 2026

By MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE STAFF
Thu,02/05/26-10:18AM, 371 Reads 5,657 Statewide
Important state and national stories, market and business news, sports and entertainment, delivered in quick-hit fashion
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Brett Sims watches the basket after taking a shot during Columbia Academy’s Jan. 27 match up with Ben’s Ford.

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Cougars claim third in South Regional

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,02/11/26-11:00AM, 371 Reads
Columbia Academy secured a third-place finish in the MAIS Class 3A South Regional Tournament on Saturday, using a “gut check” performance in the consolation round to rebound from a heartbreaking semifinal loss and k
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Trojans senior catcher Braxton Albritton hits a sharp ground ball to second base that, with a weird hop, turned into a two-run single to give West Marion the lead Feb. 10.

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Columbia dominates county rivals as West Marion snaps skid

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,02/25/26-3:00PM, 371 Reads
The Columbia Wildcats capped a perfect week on the diamond with two victories, while the West Marion Trojans found their rhythm late and the East Marion Eagles battled through a challenging slate of games.
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